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Compared to other people in general, how would you rate your leadership ability? Please briefly explain in the space provided why you chose that answer. Top 10%. I believe there are two things a leader should have: concern and responsibility. Regularly, I talk to my fellows to know what they think about their work, and helped them find their positions. While work I will never give up and always try my best.

Please describe your career objective and what you have done to date to achieve it.
I choose financial advisor as my career way. Because I like to research and help people solving their problems. This decision just made up in last semester. I haven't prepared much for it but everything I have done I treated it seriously. As my major is International Economics and Trade, I choose some lessons that related to investment to learn. Meanwhile I read some books about investment principle and business comments on newspapers.
I choose auditing as my career way. Because auditing will provide me an opportunity to know many different companies and industries. I am an active and easy-going girl. I would like to cooperate with people from various backgrounds. This decision is made up in last year. As my major is Business Management, I choose some lessons such as accounting, auditing and finance to learn. Meanwhile I learned three CPA courses by my self and attended the examination in Sep, 2006. The CPA certification is one of my target in the coming year.

Please include any other information which you may consider relevant to your application.
As being a senior manager of financial profession in ten years is my goal ,I choose Ernest and Young as my career starting. Because E&Y is a top firm in Auditing, I can learn many things through work. So if I become a EY people, I would do as best as I can. Meanwhile I am a fast learner I can handle my work in a short time. If you need any detail information please feel free to contact me.
I choose Ernest and Young as my career starting because E&Y is a top firm in Auditing. I can learn many things through work. So if I become a EY people, I would do as best as I can. Meanwhile I am a fast learner. I can handle my work in a short time. Especially working under pressure is my strongpoint. So I believe I am qualified to work for this position. If you need any detail information please feel free to contact me.

Please give a brief summary of your current recreational and leisure activities, including sports and hobbies.
I am an outgoing and energetic girl. I love playing sport games especially badminton and bowling. Usually I play them on weekends with my friends. Though currently I am busy preparing for athletic championship, I just walk around campus after meals for half an hour. Besides reading is also my favorite leisure activity. Investment Banking and Harry Potter 6(UK edition)are the books I read recently. Whenever listening to music is my best choice to rest myself.
I am an outgoing and energetic girl. I love outdoor sports. Usually I go out for camping or climbing mountains on weekends together with the members of Outdoor Club. Though currently I am busy preparing for paper, I just go swimming twice each week and run around the lake in our campus for half an hour every morning. Reading is also my favorite leisure activity. I like novels full of magical fantasy and books which urge me to think. Besides, listening to music and watching movie are also my choices to rest myself.

What clubs and societies are you a member of and in what capacity?
I like taking part in activities and working with peoples so I join the Student's union at college level for past three years. From Sep.2003 to June.2005 I am head of the Sports Department. My responsibility was 1.organizing and operating the Sports Event at college level such as Students Union Cup Basketball Games.2.taking charge of the department and arranging work 3.associating school’s authorities to run Annual Sports Games.
From Oct.2002 to June.2003 I was a member of the Research Department, I have organizing a series of questionnaires to investigate freshmen’s opinions about Zhuhai campus.
Now I prepare to be a volunteer of the 1st Asian University Athletic Championship. The championship will be hold on 7th~12th Nov.

I love outdoor sports. Go camping near Tuanbo Lake in Tianjin in Oct, 2003 was my first time to participate in such activity. The wonderful experience strongly inspired my enthusiasm. After that, together with another 7 people, we established the first Outdoor Club in Tianjin University. I occupied the position of Propaganda Minister from Nov, 2003 to Jun, 2004. My responsibility was contacting with the media both inside and outside of campus, designing the promotion plan of our activities, announcing the spirit of this sport and our club to students, etc. Besides, I acted as the leader of the outdoor sports such as Traversing the Baiyangyu Wild Great Wall for several times. And I managed the first Outdoor Festivals held in Tianjin University which contains a series of activities such as outdoor equipment exhibition. The festival attracted thousands of people, some of which took part in the outdoor sports later.
From Sep, 2001 to Jun 2003 I was the member of Student ‘s Union at university level. I joined this society for I like taking part in activities and working with peoples. From Sep.2002 to Jun.2003 I am head of the Public Relationship Department. My responsibility was organizing and operating the some activities at university level such as Debate Contest, taking charge of the department and arranging work, associating with other societies and the media, soliciting more than 10000 RMB sponsorship for activities held by other departments from companies.
I was also the member of Beiyang Newspaper Office from Sep, 2001 to Jun 2003. I was the chief reporter and editor. I was responsible for the task assigned of the reporters. I interviewed many important activities and professors. More than 50 news and other articles written by myself published in newspaper.

What factors have influenced your career choice?
There are many factors have influenced my career choice, but most significant one are my major and favorite. I study in school of economics for more than 3 years, being affected in such surroundings, I have developed a sharp business sense. Meanwhile mathematics is always my strong point so investment become the subjects I interested in and good at . As the result I decided to embark on investment profession. Maybe character is also important, I am active and easy-going so working with people is my strongpoint.
There are many factors have influenced my career choice, but most significant one are my major and favorite. I am a candidate for master in Business Management. Being affected in such surroundings, I have developed a sharp business sense. Meanwhile I have got a bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering that I have strong technology background. Character is also important. I am active and easy-going. I like communication with people from various background. Working under pressure is my strongpoint. So auditing become the job I interested. I decided to take auditing as the start of my career.
Outline your career ambitions and objectives.
I decide to take financial advisory as my job. Though I am not qualified to enter such professional occupation now. So at first I will join an enterprise that related to finance. The best way is recruited by some firms like KPMG which is the top one in audit. Working in audit department I can understand how finance industry runs. After 2 or 3 years of working, I would gain enough experience and money for further study.2 or more years later, with knowledge and experience, I will turn to advisory industry. At the end of ten years I hope to be a senior manager in advisory profession. Life is really a long way, so at this moment I only plan my ten years' career way.
I decide to take auditing as the start of my career. I have both technology and management background. I have learned some CPA courses such as accounting, audit and finance and cost management. I took part in the CPA exam held in Sep,2006. I believe I am qualified to enter such occupation. So at first I will join firms like KPMG which is the top one in audit. Working in audit department I can understand how various industries runs. After 3 or 5 years of working, I would gain enough experience. Then I will turn to advisory industry. At the end of ten years I hope to be a senior manager in advisory profession.
Describe your greatest success or a situation in which you exceeded your own expectations. I have organized several activities, the one impressed me most is the first one totally run by myself .It is the 4th "Students' Union" Cup competition, which is a traditional game at campus level of our university and lasts the whole March.
I was the chief leader at that activity, the significant responsibility for me was to run the game prosperous. Indeed I worked under great pressure, everything from plan to awarding ceremony was arranged by myself, there always were problems, one after another I almost got mad. By the helping of my fellows, I cleared them all successfully. From it I learned two useful things apply to working: plan and manage time. Well planning is the only way to avoid disorganized. And manage time properly could have things done as planed.
The greatest success was let the whole university in a "basketball' mood. Schoolmates attended the match as many as they can for example players fans or spectators. They even mentioned it the year after. I have organized several activities, the one impressed me most is the first free manager competition in Tianjin which was totally run by myself. It was held in May, 2006. At that time I joined in the SIFE team in Tianjin University and occupied the position of project manager. We decided to hold a competition at city level and lasts the whole May.
I was the chief leader at that activity. The significant responsibility for me was to attract more candidates from different universities and colleges in Tianjin and make the whole activity operated smoothly. Indeed I worked under great pressure, everything from plan to awarding ceremony was arranged by myself. The problems were coming one after another. My team gave me much support. We cooperated very well. In the end, we overcame all the difficulties. From it I learned two useful things apply to working: plan and manage time. Well planning is the only way to avoid disorganized. And manage time properly could have things done as planed.
The greatest success was more than 200 business plan was submitted to us by students from more than six school. We got 1000$ sponsorship from HSBC and invited some senior manager from very famous companies to be judges. Most people took part in our competition said that it was wonderful experiences and they learned a lot from it.

What community or students' clubs do you belong to and to what extent are you involved?
Student's Organizations
☆Oct. 2002 –present Head of the Communist Youth League, 02 IET Responsible for organizing activities for all league members in the class
☆Sep.2003 –June.2005 Head of the Sports Department, Students’ Union, Jinnan University Organizing and operating the Sports Event at college level such as Students Union Cup Basketball Games Responsible for the running of the department Associating school’s authorities to run Annual Sports Games
☆Oct.2002-June.2003 Staff member of the Research Department, Students’ Union, Jinan University Organizing a series of questionnaires to research freshmen’s opinions about ZhuHai campus.
Volunteers
☆Jun.2005 –present Volunteer of the 1st Asian University Athletic Championship as translator

Describe a recent project you have worked on which demonstrates your determination to complete challenging tasks and your ability to work with others.
Every year our school have lots of sport games at all level held. The organizer of them can prepare everything except enough referees. Usually they ask us (Sports Department of SU at campus level) for help.
As the result I decided to set up a Student Referee Club on March. It is a new organization, and an new organization should have its rules and frame. I told my fellows about my thought and ask them for opinions. They all supported and gave me lots of useful ideas. I collected the material, wrote a proposal and submitted to teachers. They strongly agreed with the project and permitted our department to set it up.
The next thing is publicize the Student Referee Club. I divided all members for several groups. Some created the slogan, some went to hang up the posters around the campus, and my group's duty was holding a meeting with related organizations.
A lot of students like this new club and they joined in it. Finally the club has set up on May.

Why are you applying for this position?
PricewaterhouseCoopers is a would famous Audit Firm. Working in Pwc will be very challenging. I like challenge. Besides I can gain many experience which will be useful for my further study.
In my opinion transaction is the most interesting subjects in economics. The responsibilities of this position is supply financial advisory to customer, it really suits me.

Why do you think you are suitable for this position, and what differentiates you from other candidates?
First of all I am a student of Economics School, I have learnt theories about finance and business. Besides my personality fits this job’s requirement. People often describes me as an energic and outgoing girl. I always smile as I believe smiling can put everybody in a happy mood. I love working with others and get on well with others. Especially working under pressure is my strongpoint. So I am qualify to work for this position.

Please describe your mentioned activities in detail including the time frame, your responsibilities and the reference. You may also describe your greatest achievement and the greatest lesson you learned in this role, and how they would apply to your working life. Please give your answer in English. I have organized several activities, the one impressed me the most is the first one totally run by myself. It is the 4th "Students' Union" Cup competition, which is a traditional game at campus level and lasts the whole March.
I was the chief leader practically at that time, the most important responsibility for me was to run the game prosperous. Indeed I worked under great pressure, everthing from plan to awarding ceremony was arranged by myself, there always were problems, one after another. From it I learned two useful things apply to working: planning and managing time. Well planning is the only way to avoid disorganized. And manage your time properly could have things done as planed. Now if more than one things I have to do, I know which is the priority, and arrange them in proper.
The greatest achievement was let the whole university in a "basketball' mood. Schoolmates attended the match in various kind for example players fans or spectators. They even mentioned it the year after.

Please indicate in English the details of internship / work experience including the name of the organization, time frame, your roles and responsibilities.
During this August, I worked in Asia-pacific International Trade Co., Ltd of GETDD as an intern. This is an state own company whose annual trading payment exceeds 60 million US dollars. My job is to assist the import of automobile's accessories. I had to prepare all needed documents for customs and payment transfer.
During Jan-Feb 2004 I worked in CTR as an partime editor. I was responsible for recording program on selected channel, editing and adding the new one into database. Meanwhile I should took care of the recording machines and dealed with video tapes. During the period I stayed the efficiency of my department had increased 50% .

Please give an example of a time when you developed a new or different solution to a problem. Why did you think the problem needed a new solution? How did you develop the new solution? What feedback did you receive on how it is working?
Answer 1:
Once I was the chief editor in Beiyangren Newspaper in Tianjin University. This newspaper was published each month, which costs more than 2000 RMB. Usually we get the money from school funding. I found that due to the popularity of Internet, few students will read the newspaper for more than once. So it is wasteful to some extent. So I developed a new idea. We could change the newspaper into magazine in order to increase the information contained in it to attract more people. Some members in out society thought that it would cost much money that we could not afford. I advised that some companies would like to put advertisement on our magazine and we could get sponsorship. This suggestion was approved and we started to contact with companies. As a result, we got enough money to publish the magazine, which was interesting and colorful. Both the students and the sponsor welcomed it. After that we found a new way of operating our society.
Answer 2:
Every year our school have lots of sport games at all level held. Organizer can prepare everything except enough referees. Some may have enough budget to hire outside. But most of them ask us (Sports Department of SU at campus level) for help. Usually we find them by personal relationship.
As the result I decided to set up Student Referee Team. I told my fellows about my thought and ask them for opinions. They all supported and gave me lot of useful ideas. I wrote a proposal and submitted it to teachers. They agreed with the project and gave me some useful suggestions. Finally the team set up in the second semester of last academic year.
As far as I know the team works prosperously and some will be the referee of the 1st Asian University Athletic Championship.

Please give an example of a career goal that you set yourself. How did you choose the goal that you were aiming towards? What did you do to achieve the goal? How did you feel about working towards the goal?
Answer 1:
Two years ago I attended the Graduate Entrance Examination. I get a bachelor’s degree in communication engineering. But I am interested in management and I want to become a professional manager in the future. So I decided to change my major and get higher education on management. Due to the fierce competition, strong learning skill is required. I set up a detailed schedule for preparation and followed it every day. In order to promote the efficiency, I found a person who has the same goal with me and we studied together. We shared all the information and helped each other to solve the difficult problem. When my partner felt depressed I encouraged her. She also give me much help in learning Math. We both passed the examination and I got the highest score in my major.
Answer 2: This year I attended the TOEIC test on May. I hope I can get the highest level, that means at least 860 points. But I set my goal up to 900 points, as it is said higher target greater success.
50 days before the test, I do two sets of simulating test per week. And I also listen to English online radio and read comments on news paper everyday. It was a good training that I found a useful way for my listening.
Finally I got 860 points. Working towards goal is really significative, and you could benefit from it when you summarize afterwards.

Sometimes it is difficult to keep the commitments we make to others. Describe a situation where this happened to you. Why was it difficult? How did you decide what to do? What was the impact of this decision?
Answer 1:
Working for “Challenge Cup” Business Plan Competition was really a tough matter. This April I was preparing the plan together with my team. After five days’ hard working, we were all exhausted. So I promised that we did not need to work in the weekend that we could have a good rest.
However the teacher who was in charge of this competition informed me that the dead line was changed for some reason. There was only four days for us to complete our plan and summit it. So we have to cancel the entertainment in the weekend.
I held a short meeting for the team to tell them the information. I asked them why we participated in this competition and what our goal was. Though very tired, they were encouraged by my enthusiasm. All the members decided to work hard for it. Then I announced the working arrangement.
We cooperated very well and finished it before the deadline. Our plan was so excellent that we won the gold prize in Tianjin and the national bronze prize.
Answer 2:
Working in Students' Union is really a tough matter. Last March there was our hosted football game lasted the whole month. All members were exhausted. So the president promised me my department did not need to attend the work on April. However there was a traditional activity called "all cultures gathered in JiNan" and a dancing competition both hosted by our organization for some reasons held in the same day. We have to work.
In the weekly meeting before telling my fellows the mission I asked them why they attended Students' Union. After a round of sharing they knew their responsibility, then I announced the working arrangement. At that day They were not so cheerful but they work as hard as before.

Please describe an occasion when you received some feedback?
What was the feedback and what was your reaction? Which book impressed you most and why? Which world leader inspired you most and why? Last year after the freshmen's push-and-pull games I hold a weekly meeting. I asked fellows to say something about our performance and work. One of them said that they did not know what they are responsible for, so they could only do works when asked to. I was astonished because I haven't met this before. I always knew my duty and did everything I should. So at the next activity I divided them into several groups, each group had their own duty and target. Meanwhile I told them this was a team work, everything should be done by every one of them. That turned out to be an effective way.
The book impressed me the most is .It is the first time I concerned for my future after I read it. I tried to find out what I really want and where is my way.
The world leader inspired me the most is Zhu Rongji, the former president of our government. He was willing to and working hard towards make common people live better although there are thousands of obstacles. What I learned from him is when we have difficulties in achieved our target we should do all we can to clear them off. Or we would regret the rest of our lives.

Which of the following best describes your willingness to relocate during the course of the Management Trainee Programme?
I am happy to relocate several times during the Programme
Please indicate your reasons for your choice.
I like travel. Working in different cities and cooperating with people from different background will be a wonderful experience for me. I believe that I will enjoy the relocation.

Please describe your mentioned activities in details including time and your responsibilities.
Feb, 2002-Feb,2003 I was the Public Relation Minister of Student Union. I managed a debating competition in Tianjin University. Together with the members in my department, I got many sponsorship for some activities and invite some media to report our activities.
Nov, 2005-Apr, 2006 I was the Project Manager in SIFE Team in Tianjin University. I managed the project of college student business, solicited $1000 sponsorship from HSBC.I Designed the fist “Free Manager Competition” in Tianjin, printed promotional materials. Nov, 2003-Jun, 2004 I took the role of Media manager in Outdoor Club in Tianjin University. I was one of the members who initiated the establishment of Outdoor Association. I managed the First Outdoor Festival in Tianjin University and solicited RMB 2000 sponsorship for the activity. I Organized the “Traversing the Baiyangyu Wild Great Wall” activity and initiated book donation for rural children.
In no more than 300 words, please tell us about a time when you set yourself a really challenging goal. What was the situation? Why was it challenging to you? What were the obstacles you faced in achieving this goal? How did you approach this and what outcomes did you achieve?
I participated in the National “Challenge Cup” Business Plan Competition in China in May,2006. Our team had to finish a Business Planning in a very short time. We found a good project which makes improvement in producing a kind of pesticides. We decided to write a Business Planning about opening a company which owns the patents of producing this pesticides. But our team members knew little about pesticides market. So it was challenging to me. In order to finish it before the deadline, I worked very hard with my team. We looked through all the information we could access on the Internet and in the Journals. Besides, we phoned someone to get expert advice. Then we analyzed lots of information to evaluate the market and designed the promotion policy. At last, we finished it through our effort and we won the Golden Prize in Tianjin and the National Bronze Prize.

In no more than 300 words, please tell us about a recent situation when you have acted upon an opportunity to make, raise or save money, or maximized the results you achieved with available resources. What was the situation? What did you do? What was the outcome?
I participated in SIFE team in Tianjin University. Working together as a team and through the mentoring of faculty advisers, we apply our university experiences to develop and implement educational outreach program that educate individuals in their communities about the principles of market economics and success skills. In order to promote our activity we need some money.
I thought that maybe some big companies may interest in out activity so we wrote to them to introduce our program and ask for some sponsorship. Our team prepared very good documents for the application. At last we solicited $1000 sponsorship from HSBC and our program was succeed.

In no more than 300 words, please tell us about a time when you had to solve a complex problem. What was the problem? What steps did you take to identify a solution? What was the outcome?
When I was an intern in Quality Assurance Department in Tianjin OTIS elevator limited company in Jul, 2006, I was in charge of a Achieving Competitive Excellence improvement project in Sales Cell. We found that in enter for bidding process sales would miss some projects biding for the lack of information. First I collected and analyzed the T/B data, then chose some prioritizing process to improve. After that we hold a meeting with some sales man to discuss the root cause. Using fishbone chart, NGT and 5 why, we finally found out three causes and took some corrective actions. As a result, the T/B ratio fell down and the project succeeded.

What is your definition to SUCCESS? success has just as many faces as any other possible theme, depending on the society in which it is measured, and the character of the person who measures it.
Success is achieving something you have set out to do and wanted to do. So first you should set a career target and then you should try your best to accomplish it.
Success is Loving Your Work success is looking forward to the beginning of each day. It's genuinely enjoying what you do. "My work is competitive, creative, constantly changing, challenging, rewarding and most of all fun," he says. "That is why I love my business."

Why do you apply for BP?
BP is one of the world’s largest energy trading companies. And it is a force for good. The way they work is guided by values – integrity, honest dealing, treating everyone with respect and dignity, striving for mutual advantage, transparency and contributing to human progress. Besides, BP are committed to equality and diversity. I admire BP’s culture so much that I want to join in BP.

Why do you apply for the Challenge Program?
The Challenge Program is a unique opportunity to take part in a three year rotational program. This program will be encompassed by a culture that is competitive, yet nurturing to the ambition and the motivation that brought me to this point in my career. And it will be exposed to multiple parts of the business in varying capacities that provide a well rounded grounding in the energy sector. The program is competitive and attractive. I am sure I will be a top performer and enjoy being challenged to the maximum. So the Challenge Program is the right fit for me.

Please describe your responsibility which you mentioned in your work experience.
When I was involved in the ACE improvement project in Sales Cell, I found that in enter for bidding process sales would miss some projects biding for the lack of information. After T/B data collecting and analyzing, some prioritizing processes were chosen to improve. Using brain storm, fishbone chart, NGT and 5 why, we finally found out three causes and took some corrective actions. As a result, The T/B ratio fell down from 10.5% to 4.2%. Besides, my routine work ensured all departments conform to the company requirement of ACE, which helped to increase the customer satisfaction and sales profit.

Please give reasons for your preference (marketing) :
In my opinion, marketing is a challenging work which requires the ability to analyze data quickly and learn fast, basing judgments on fact and the creativity to propose innovative solutions. We design and provide the perfect products and services to create and meet the customer’s demand though marketing. It’s very interesting and valuable. Both the company and the public will benefit from a successful marketing. I really love this creative work and I will get a sense of accomplishment through it. Besides, I have got comprehensive knowledge and a good sense about marketing through my study. And my technology background will help me think rationally and logically about outside existing boundaries to identify implications.

Please add any additional information that you would like to highlight in relation to your application. (Personal Development Award applicants, please describe your plans and what you expect to gain from the experience.):

First I hope to have a wide exposure to various jobs, such as marketing, business analysis, financial, etc. Then I plan to work for marketing department. After one year or more, I would like to join in a project, working with experts from business, legal, taxes, and treasury to achieve the goal. I will learn many things about marketing and management both personal and professional then become a marketing expert or a manager.
I hope I can get a wide exposure to a variety of jobs inside Shell and the right mix of on- and off-the-job training for my career path. Working in an open, trusting and diversified culture with people from various backgrounds will also impressed me.

Please state why you chose to follow these activities and how they have contributed to your personal development. You may wish to give details of your role, whether anyone else was involved and any difficulties you encountered.
I participated in SIFE team in Tianjin University. Working together as a team and through the mentoring of faculty advisers, we applied our university experiences to develop and implement educational outreach program that educate individuals in their communities about the principles of market economics and success skills. I took the role of Project Manager. First, we hold a meeting to find a highly feasible project. All the members contributed to the discuss through the brain storm. Then we decided to hold the fist “Free Manager Competition” in Tianjin and I was in charge of the project. More than twenty groups from eight colleges in Tianjin participated in it and we solicited $1000 sponsorship from HSBC. In the second period of the Competition, we plan to organize six selected groups to implementation their promotion planning. We should measure their promotion results fairly and simply. It was difficult because the flow of people was not stable and it would impact their scores. At last we solved this problem through reasonable arrangement in both process and time. I developed my leadership and team spirit though these activities and I enjoyed working with others.

Please state how you have benefited from your work experience.
When I was an intern in Quality Assurance Department in Tianjin OTIS elevator limited company, I was in charge of an Achieving Competitive Excellence improvement project in Sales Cell. We found that in enter for bidding process sales would miss some projects biding for the lack of information. First I collected and analyzed the T/B data, then chose some prioritizing process to improve. After that we hold a meeting with some sales man to discuss the root cause. Using fishbone chart, NGT and 5 why, we finally found out three causes and took some corrective actions. As a result, the T/B ratio fell down and the project succeeded. I learned how to apply management knowledge and tools to meet the customers demand and save the company’s cost. Also my communication skills were improved trough work with people from different departments. Besides, I collected the reports from all the staffs in Quality Assurance Department weekly and monthly. These administrative work made me more careful and patient.

Other than academic success, what has been your greatest achievement to date? What do you see as your personal strength, and why
I was one of the members who initiated the establishment of Outdoor Association. I managed the First Outdoor Festival in Tianjin University. From Nov,2003 to now we have hold dozens of outdoor activities. Many people who once know nothing about outdoor sports became to enjoy it and got wonderful experience. What’s more, we promote environmental concepts and encourage people to get close to nature. I have the ability to set a goal for the team and drive myself and my team to overcome any obstacles as they arise. I am positive and enthusiasm. The strong ability of leadership and communication is my strength. I enhanced these abilities through the activities and work I participated in.

Please state: why the position you have applied for is appropriate for you, why you have selected HSBC, and what your career objectives are.
The PRC BDP is to develop future banking specialists and leader through practical experience and management skills training. I am innovative and forward looking. The strong ability of leadership and communication is my strength. I enjoy working and sharing knowledge with others So I think the position is appropriate for me. The HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. Since 2001, HSBC has been named “Best Foreign Commercial Bank in China” by the Finance Asia magazine. Besides, HSBC is an equal opportunity employer. Besides, HSBC actively participates in public welfare undertakings. We once solicited $1000 sponsorship from HSBC. So I select HSBC. It will be my honor to work for HSBC. My career objective is to be a banking specialist and then to be a leader through my effort.

Why do you apply for this function (marketing)?

Describe the most difficult situation (both physical or psychological) that you have experienced, and what you have done to overcome the difficulties?

Describe a typical experience when you need to work closely with a group of people to achieve a goal. What's the goal, your role and the outcome? Or describe a time you need to resolve conflicts with others. What's the conflict and how the conflict was resolved?

Describe a time that you had successfully finished a work/plan ahead of schedule.

Describe a situation where you have adopted/initiated new approaches?

Describe the most complex plan you have developed involving many resources, and what you have done to achieve your goal.

Tell me about a time when you had to make a tough or critical or difficult decision. What was the situation? How the decision was made?

Tell me about a time when your input motivated others to reach a team goal?

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